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Thea Frodin Makes US Open Main-Draw Debut vs Rybakina

8/31/2026

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Thea Frodin makes her US Open main-draw debut against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina.
She earned the spot by winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s Nationals in San Diego.
Frodin entered the tournament ranked No. 580 with an 18-10 record after climbing 400 spots since late 2025.
She previously served as junior stunt double for Serena Williams in the 2021 film “King Richard.”

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Thea Frodin makes her US Open main-draw debut against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina.
She earned the spot by winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s Nationals in San Diego.
Frodin entered the tournament ranked No. 580 with an 18-10 record after climbing 400 spots since late 2025.
She previously served as junior stunt double for Serena Williams in the 2021 film “King Richard.”